Clean [Paperback]

Ken Sweet (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 21, 2011

Benjamin Whyte is about to set out on a quest. When his world begins to collapse around him, Ben recalls a vision he had as a child-a vision of cool water that can wash away the grime and filth accumulated over the course of a lifetime, a vision of a glowing light that can heal and make whole-a vision of CLEAN. He also remembers the shadowy stranger who barred his path. Leaving his former life behind him, Ben embarks on a journey to find CLEAN. Following the recommendation of a mysterious new friend, he purchases a plane ticket and travels through a land of ancient spirituality in search of his goal. CLEAN is a chronicle of this adventure; an adventure full of peril, romance, enlightenment, and ultimately, a confrontation with the dark man himself.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Becomes a personal soul-searching experience. Ken's writing is thought provoking, insightful, and often profound." -- Reader Views

"Demonstrates Sweet's deep understanding of and dedication to the craft." -- Chevalier Editions

"His imagery puts you right in the middle of the mystical old world locations over in Britain." -- Podlings

"I am completely fascinated by stories that adhere to Campbell's cycle of a hero, basically a personal quest that follows along the lines of the Grail quests of King Arthur. Clean is a perfect modern example of such a quest. Moreover, this story meshes perfectly the world that we all live in and the Arthurian world of Knights and honour that many of us wish still existed." -- TCM Reviews

"It is a rare work, especially one as concise as Clean, that can bring together the many elements of serious fiction in one piece: the various forms of conflict (man against man, man against nature, main against himself), tangible settings, symbol, allusion, meaningful theme, nemesis, historicity, and exploration of the human condition. That Sweet has managed this in Clean without drawing attention to the manner in which this is achieved demonstrates Sweet's deep understanding of and dedication to the craft." -- Chevalier Editions

"Ken Sweet has impeccably edited this self published novel and he's an excellent writer to boot. His imagery puts you right in the middle of the mystical old world locations over in Britain as Ben quests from site to site for clues to CLEAN." -- P.O.D.LINGS

"This is an inspiring book...Ben's own angst and yearnings leap off the page." -- Book Ideas

From the Publisher

Ken Sweet was awarded the Author-To-Follow Award from Chevalier Editions for his work on Clean.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 172 pages
• Publisher: lulu.com; 1st edition (May 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411696018
• ISBN-13: 978-1411696013
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,995,220 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clean you shall become, August 23, 2006

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Henry Martin "Author" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clean (Paperback)

Ken Sweet's Clean, brought back many of my own memories. When I first opened the book, I didn't know what to expect. In fact, the title itself does not give much away. But after reading the first few pages, I lifted my eyes from the ink covered paper, and thought to myself; Is this a novel or a confession? From the very beginning, I felt I can relate. Who did not have a an awful childhood sickness? Who does not struggle in a relationship? Which one of us does not want top get up and leave, trying out life somewhere else, after talking to a complete stranger. I think we all do. Reading Ken Sweet's novel had brought back many of my own feelings and experiences, not only making them vivid once again, but helping me see them through someone else's eyes. It has been said many times, that first novels tend to be largely influenced by the author's own life. Whether this is true with Clean, I leave up to the author and the readers. At times, this book reads as a semi-autobiographical material, but that is what makes this book only better. The author managed to pull us into the world of Benjamin Whyte, making his emotions our emotions, his desires our desires. We can share his points of view, his feelings, and his becoming of Clean, as he lets us into his most intimate thoughts.
I have enjoyed Ken Sweet's easy to read writing style, keeping the reader involved in the story. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys and appreciates a meaningful, quality literature.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, August 14, 2006

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K. Clifton (Haxey, England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clean (Paperback)

I truely enjoyed this book. The journey that it takes you is truely magically. I would encourage everyone to read it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get a simple question answered, and a good read comes with it!, May 31, 2007

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Kimberly Sterkel "KimUnicorn" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Clean (Paperback)

Part life-affirmation piece and part Arthurian legend. I read half the book in one sitting. And the other half in another! I was caught from the very first word and couldn't wait to finish it!

I'm so glad Ken answered my question on Yahoo Answers! If not for that, I'd have never known this book existed. And I would have never experienced the joy it was to read it!

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